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Jack dreams of becoming the most famous pastry chef in the world. Jillian loves to bake but doesn’t want to be on TV. Can this mismatched pair win the $150,000 prize in the Bakerstown Bonanza?
Ages 9+
Pages 231
Publisher Little Bee Books
Last Offered Nov 2024
Awards
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

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487 Reviews

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I really enjoyed The $150,000 Rugelach

Review by Tilly

I really enjoyed The $150,000 Rugelach by Allison and Wayne Marks! This book is about two kids named Jack and Jillian who enter a cooking contest together that will be live on TV. The person running the contest, Phineas Farnsworth III, is Jack’s idol. Jillian’s mom died, and Farnsworth really wants her to talk about it at the competition, but Jillian doesn’t want to. Farnsworth tries to get Jack to convince her, and Jack almost does it. But then he finds something out that turns him against Farnsworth. There’s a plot twist that’s really unexpected! I would probably rate this book 4/5 stars. I also really liked the recipes at the end of the book. I am going to make the rugelach! I think this book is perfect for kids who like stories about baking, kindness, and friendship!

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Good

Review by EZB007

Best one yet

Apr 10, 2026 04:39 PM
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Amazing book

Review by DKoif

This book was so fun to read. I liked how Jack and Jillian became closer and closer throughout the book. I also liked the end.

Apr 05, 2026 12:33 PM
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The $150,000 Rugelach

Review by BenjiJake

The $150,000 Rugelach is a book alternating between the perspectives of Jack Fineman and Jillian Mermelstein. I have had this book for over two years and I have re read it multiple times. Jack has a bursting rock and roll attitude, whereas Jillian has been very quiet after the tragic loss of her mother. They have a holiday party in their class and Jack wants to have the very best dish in the classroom, while Jillian doesn’t really care. Jack wants to have the best dish in the class to impress his crush, Amy. They eventually join forces and team up in a cooking competition for $150,000. This is a great book and I hope you enjoy it.

Apr 05, 2026 10:31 AM
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Eo

Review by BenjiMeren

It is cool

Apr 03, 2026 10:36 AM
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Love it

Review by Epcool

So much

Apr 02, 2026 09:39 AM